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Re: The impact of franchising Flacco...who could be lost

Originally Posted by B-more Ravor

I think that was likely their thinking.

That said, I don't think the mistake they made was bringing Birk back, but it was not finding an understudy for him at some point from 2009-2011, making the need to bring Birk back more necessary. Had they drafted a Center during that period, then they wouldn't have needed to spend the money on Birk that is going to cause dead money to hit the Cap next year.

Re: The impact of franchising Flacco...who could be lost

I don't get the infatuation with Jacoby Jones. The Ravens can spend that $4+ million in more needed areas, find cheaper replacements for what he brings to the table and not have a huge drop off in production.

Re: The impact of franchising Flacco...who could be lost

Originally Posted by alien bird

I don't get the infatuation with Jacoby Jones. The Ravens can spend that $4+ million in more needed areas, find cheaper replacements for what he brings to the table and not have a huge drop off in production.

Notsureifsrs. He single handily won the Pitt game with his TD return. Plus, he consistently has long returns to put us in great field position. He's shown good things as a receiver too. Blame the coaching staff for not using him more.

Re: The impact of franchising Flacco...who could be lost

I'd like to extend Jones to lower his cap number. Great returner, and I think he does a decent job as a WR. His hands are iffy at times, but I think he's been underused this year. If Boldin gets cut, which seems likely, I think we'd want to have Jones back next year to go along with Smith and Doss.

Never get in a fight with a pig; you both get muddy, and the pig likes it...

Re: The impact of franchising Flacco...who could be lost

Originally Posted by esmd

I'd like to extend Jones to lower his cap number. Great returner, and I think he does a decent job as a WR. His hands are iffy at times, but I think he's been underused this year. If Boldin gets cut, which seems likely, I think we'd want to have Jones back next year to go along with Smith and Doss.

Smith, Doss and Jones would be my ideal receivers. Smith and Jones on the outside and Doss in the slot.